These are the two makeup ingredients to avoid if you're prone to spots

While some of us were lucky enough to leave spots firmly in our teenage years, adult acne can affect anyone, whether you suffer from the occasional pimple or the menopause has left you with hormonal break-outs.

And, even though it's inevitable that we reach for makeup to help hide conceal that eruption on our chin, it turns out those cosmetics could just be making our skin worse – at least if they contain two ingredients in particular...

That's according to a top dermatologist, who told Business Insider that those of us with spot-prone skin should check their makeup labels for two common ingredients: silica and mica.

'Silicones can block pores and make it more likely to break out or get bumpy,' said dermatologist Debra Jaliman.

'Mica in powder makeup can irritate sensitive skin. The particles can be rough.'

Meanwhile, Jaliman also recommends adopting a 'less is more' approach to makeup on your face. Instead, try to stick to wearing an oil-free moisturiser and sunscreen on your face, whenever possible, she advises.